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Independent MPs are elected for a reason – hung parliaments may be precisely what voters want

Signing off his 26-year parliamentary career three years ago, the retiring Labor MP Joel Fitzgibbon lamented a power imbalance that allowed the majority party routinely to railroad the national legislature.

The Conversation

Honouring the fallen and a lost son on Remembrance Day in the Hunter

'Remembrance Day concerns all forms of service. People who have gone away wearing the uniform and our flag on their shoulder.'

Newcastle Herald

Pat Conroy promises bigger voice for Hunter in federal cabinet

The MP is the Hunter's first cabinet member in 11 years.

Newcastle Herald

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'Good bloke' strategy in full swing, coal debate on mute

Dan Repacholi's re-election slant is vastly different from predecessor Joel Fitzgibbon's.

Newcastle Herald

Negative drug tests recorded for personnel who packed Jack Fitzgibbon parachute before deadly jump

Defence says it carries out random drug testing on an ongoing basis and investigations into Fitzgibbon’s death continue

The Guardian - AU

Defence parachute drills resume after soldier tragedy

The Australian Defence Force is resuming parachute training after the tragic death of special forces soldier Jack Fitzgibbon, following a jump.

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'Our nation honours him': PM's tribute to Lance Corporal Jack Fitzgibbon

Former MP Joel Fitzgibbon and his family held back tears in parliament.

Newcastle Herald

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'Stand down soldier': emotional farewell to Lance Corporal Jack Fitzgibbon

Lance Corporal Fitzgibbon was remembered as the 'gold standard'.

Newcastle Herald

Question time interrupted by Gaza protesters – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

'Gold standard': ex-MP's larrikin soldier son mourned

MPs and army leaders have joined mourners at a heartbreaking funeral for Lance Corporal Jack Fitzgibbon, the son of former defence minister Joel Fitzgibbon.

AAP

'Universally loved': Fitzgibbon family remember their larrikin, Jack

Lance Corporal Fitzgibbon lost his life in a parachute accident.

Newcastle Herald

'Heartbroken': former Hunter MP Joel Fitzgibbon's son killed in ADF incident

'We are devastated and heartbroken by the loss of our wonderful Jack.'

Newcastle Herald

Nelmes joins local government leaders in Dubai for UN climate conference

Billionaire Michael Bloomberg is paying for the trip.

Newcastle Herald

I once sang Love Is in the Air to Labor’s Stephen Conroy – here’s what it taught me about Canberra lobbying

There is nothing wrong with lobbyists trying to influence the government. But we should know why they’re at Parliament House and who invited them

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Labor MP Dan Repacholi shoots straight on first year in politics

'Not all politicians are stuck-up wankers.'

The Guardian - AU

How Albanese walked a tightrope of Labor division amid fears 43% emissions target would cost it the election

Exclusive: A fierce internal debate raged as Anthony Albanese and Chris Bowen pushed for an ambitious climate policy for the 2022 election

Newcastle Herald

Cessnock nurse poised for seat in Parliament

The wife of mayor Jay Suvaal is poised to claim a place in NSW Parliament after Labor's right faction handed her an unbeatable position on the party's upper house ticket.

Newcastle Herald

Joel hails 'end of climate wars' as 2030 target passes lower house

The former Hunter MP says Australia's new official climate target is a commonsense move which hopefully ends the climate wars.

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'Here to be a big voice for the Hunter:' Repacholi's day one in the House

Mr Repacholi told reporters that one of the big differences is that people at Parliament House are calling him "Mr Repacholi" now.

Newcastle Herald

REVEALED: What's next for former Hunter MP Joel Fitzgibbon

"The industry is passionate about the role it can play in climate mitigation"

Newcastle Herald

Jobs, GPs and dredging are the tone of Hunter's new political voice

With big ambitions for the electorate's energy future, Labor's fresh face in the Hunter says he's here to stay.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter Labor MPs poised to govern for first time as Australia votes to oust Coalition

Labor is poised to form government despite winning only 31 per cent of the primary vote.

Newcastle Herald

Labor candidate Dan Repacholi claims victory in the Hunter

Election 2022: The scene from the Hunter electorate as the counting takes shape

ABC News

Election 2022: 24 key seats to watch tonight ahead of an election result

Polls have closed in the eastern states and the counting has started. Keep an eye on these key seats which could change hands and decide the election result.

Newcastle Herald

Election analysis: 'Line-ball' Hunter electorate will prove pivotal to vote outcome

The Hunter is poised to play a significant role in deciding Australia's next government when counting starts at the close of polls on Saturday night.

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